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Brake master cylinder snap ring removal. XJ650 Seca, 1982

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jamcam1999, Jun 9, 2011.

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    I am overhauling a 1982 xj650 Seca brake master cylinder. Having difficulty removing the retaining ring which holds the piston in. I have several sets of retaining ring pliers but can't get any of them down into the cramped space that the ring sits in. What tool should I use? Thanks in advanced
     
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    Grab an old pair of Needle Nosed Pliers.
    Cup of cold water.
    Step over to the Grinder.

    Take-off a good deal of material.
    When you've made them "Skinny", ... Grind the Jaws down-some too.

    After you finish Grinding them, ...
    Hold them in a Vice and 400-Shoe-shine the surfaces down nice.
    Then, finish them puppies with a lick of 800.

    When you are done, ... you got a Tool that's Dedicated for the job.

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